My first job in photoshop was to select the eyes to really make them stand out. I used a colour fill layer to make them white, then added some gaussian blur (only set to 4). In the layer style options I added a glow to add drama to the image. My goal was to make Zane look more intense, as if he was riding into battle.

Next I placed a lens flare on the top third of the image. Initially it went across the front of his face, so I used a mask to remove that and make it a background effect. The original flare was a bit too blue for my taste so I used a hue/saturation layer to make it a bit lighter and closer to the ice feel I was going for. (He is the ice ninja after all.)

Lastly, I needed so atmosphere so I used a sparks image. Again I used to hue/saturation layer to change it from sparks to more blue and therefore ice. Using the black foreground colour I painted out the sparks on his face and – at a 50% opacity – reduced the sparks on his body.

I hope you like the final image. I like how some quick edits can give an old image new life. Now it’s time to play with Zane and take down Lord Garmadon.

Weighing in at 15 numbered bags, and two additional bags for larger pieces, it is a big set. There are stickers and a bag for the sails and, as you’d expect, a fairly big instruction manual.

The Mini-Figures

This set comes complete with all 6 of the Ninja’s and Master Wu. The ninja all have their ninja masks and Nya has cloth for her dress.

They’re all printed front and back, body and legs, and they have double sided faces. Each has their respective weapons and the set includes lots of other weapons spread around the ship. Their are more weapons than hands so they’ll never be short of tools to play with.

Master Wu also has cloth, his beard and hat.

The figures are great and it’s nice to have them all in one set. Usually, the characters are a big part of the reason I like a set. But in this case, and while they are still good, the set itself is just another level.

Destiny’s Bounty

The ship is a really fun build with lots of variety and lots of detail throughout. It’s 55cm long, 17cm wide and 45cm high. It’s a big ship. In fact, bigger than any of the pirate ships I had as a kid. But the actual base is smaller than you think because of how it’s built.

As you can see, she is a thing of beauty.

The hull is a solid build. The outside has four bumpers each side and an anchor.

The anchor can be raised or lowered from the main deck.

The front of the ship has two dragon heads. There is also a gayway on the front and the whole thing articulates incase you want to raise the heads up. I’m not sure why and I don’t remember this from the film.

The dragon heads are well detailed and have articulating mouths which mean you can make them look more menacing if you want.

Below Deck

Below deck we have Master Wu’s bedroom. There is a head board, a side board with lamps and a family picture. There is a bed with articulating cover for Master Wu to sleep in. There are also various weapons on the side. You’ll also notice there is a letter and writing equipment on the head board. As I said, lots of details.

Next to the bedroom is a bathroom. There is a sink and a toilet. On the other wall is more weaponry. I’m starting to think Master Wu might be paranoid.

Main Deck

The Destiny’s Bounty is a modular construction which makes it easy to access the various rooms. The main deck sits on top on the lower section and is easy to get off yet still solid and easy to play on. I must admit to being slightly surprised by how solid it is.

As you can see there is a lot on the main deck.

There are two weapons storage compartments at the front and immediately next to that you’ll see the control for the anchors. There is a section of deck above Master Wu’s bedroom. There is a pot plant which stands in front of the dojo – see below. There are two masts on the main deck and a string of lamps and flags between them.

On the sides there are lots of plants, lamps and another storage bin full of fish. There is also a broom and spade.

In the centre, two more storage bins. One has fish from today’s catch and the other with some playing cards. There is a teapot and cup for refreshments.

On the other side are more plants and two fishing rodes. You’ll notice there are more pot plants and a lamp.

I love the details on the main deck. There is a lot going on and still lots of space for the mini-figures. I’m really impressed with this section.

The Dojo

Just off the main deck is Master Wu’s Dojo. The entrance has a ladder to the side to get up to the next level and a plant on the other side. There is a poster outside which I can only assume says “Dojo”.

The exterior of the dojo is beautifully decorated with bamboo.

Inside there is a nice matted floor, a training dummy and lots more weapons. There is space to pose the ninja training, but not lots.

The dojo is pretty good fun although I would like more space to pose the mini-figures. Again, there is a lot of detail and overall it looks great.

Balcony

At the rear or the dojo is a balcony with a telescope. This is a nice little area and, especially as part of the overall feel of the rear, looks great. I can see Master Wu spending a lot of time reflecting and meditating in the quiet of this balcony.

There is also the name plates for the Destiny’s Bounty.

The Helm

The upper deck has the helm and navigation equipment. It’s also quite spacious and can fit lots of mini-figures.

As you can see there are plant pots on the side and a big space for the helmsman. He even has a compass.

Inside the cabin there is a map and navigation equipment. There is also a grill to allow light into the dojo below.

There is a roof that can be rolled back to give easy access to the area.

Again, the detail is fantastic in this cabin.

Conclusion

This is a fantastic set. The detail is amazing and it is definitely my favourite set in a long time. You get the whole set of ninja and master wu and the ship itself is just amazing.

I’ve already got lots of idea for photography and Finn has been really enjoying playing with the set. Get it, you won’t be disappointed.

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The Minifigures

This set includes 4 Mini-Figures. Starting with the good guys we get Jay and Zane.

Here is Jay, as posed for his elemental powers shot which you can see in my previous post. He is a good figure, printed on the body and legs. He comes with a selection of swords and daggers and a sheath on his back to carry some of them in.

Next we have Zane. Again, he’s a well printed mini-figure and bow and arrow, a sheath and a sword. Usually Zane is the bow and arrow guy but I actually really like his sword. It’s not the standard moulded sword, instead you make it but I thought it looked good.

Moving on to the bad guys. First up we have:

Daddy No Legs. Daddy No Legs is a dragon hunter and he comes complete with his chain to catch them and a sword. I thought this was quite an interested figure as he is a body, a head, and you build the bottom half. The four legs are pretty good for posing although they do move a bit easily when playing with him. Not a big deal but something to bear in mind.

Where there is Daddy No Legs, there is Muzzle, his trusty side kick. He comes with a long weapon and again I think he is a well printed mini-figure. He has great looking armour and is a welcome addition to the collection.

Overall I think the baddies are a bigger draw in this set. Probably because I have a lot of ninja already from various other sets. The baddies however are new and that earns them bonus points.

Dragon Armour

This set comes with a dragon chest plate on a pedastool which represents the prize for the winner. It looks pretty good but I must confess it isn’t a major part of our play with this set. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very ornamental and does look good.

Stormbringer

The main part of this set is the dragon Stormbringer.

Building it was pretty good fun. There is quite a good variety between the body, head and tail. The tail can be swiped but I found this meant it was quite hard to pose the dragon. Any small movement and it turns completely to the left or right. This isn’t a major issue but it does get annoying when you’re playing and trying to fly the dragon around.

The legs are posable easily as are the feet and claws.

There is a seat for Jay to sit in and the body is sturdy enough to play with.

The head is fantastic. It looks amazing with lots of moveable parts to pose it however you want. The mouth opens and reveals two lightning shooters which are great for playing with. They’re fairly quick to reload and they are fast enough to move a lego mini-figure a fair distance when it hits them. That has been a source of lots of laughs.

Conclusion

The dragon has been a lot of fun to play with and this set it well worth it. I’d also recommend it for the bad guy mini-figures. You won’t be disappointed.

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Mini-Figures

This set comes with 7 mini-figures which is about right for this level of set.

We have Lloyd, the green ninja. He comes complete with his sword and two katanas in his sheath. He has a double sided face so you can make him happy or angry.

Cole is also present, complete with his hammer and two katana. He also has a sheath. He also has a double sided face to make him happy or angry. There is also a harness to carry a baby – cleverly made to be swaddled. I won’t spoil who the baby is in case you haven’t seen the series.

Turning to the baddies we have Princess Harumi. I really like this mini-figure and she is well done with prints on the body and legs. She also sports an awesome cape, has great make up and a spectacular hair piece. Here she is on the balcony.

Next we have Hutchins with his stick. He is also very well done with prints on his body and legs. What a great hat, and those shoulder pads are fantastic.

Next up is Mr E, one of the generals of the Sons of Garmadon. He has two red katana and a helmet and very sinister looking eyes.

Chopper Maroon has his spanner and a katana and another great hair piece and a mask.

Lastly, Lord Garmadon is resurrected.

The mini-figures in this set are great. Well printed, lots of weapons and good to have lots of baddies.

The Temple of Resurrection

The build was really good fun. The temple itself is also really nice. The bottom level is rocky with swamp underneath. Level one is a room and there is an interesting looking roof with a lot of play functionality – which we’ll get to shortly.

The two rock formations both have shrubbery and a blue base piece so create the swamp effect. They also open out to reveal a skeleton with one leg and a bat. His other leg is on the other side protected by a spider and spiderweb.

We’ve played quite a bit using them to surprise the ninja as they approach the temple. It’s normally pretty good fun.

To enter the temple theres a gangway with a red path. It could be the red carpet. Either way, it leads into the temple.

Inside the Temple

The path leads to the basement which has two sides, both of which are interesting.

There is a poster which is a sticker on each side. One appears to be of Lord Garmadon, the other appears to show the 3 One masks making Lord Garmadon – a reference to his resurrection. There is a kendo mask on one side and the other side has storage for some weapons. It’s a fairly small area for play but it does look good.

Upper Level

The upper level is where most of our play happens. While the basement is interesting the upper level has easier accessibility and more going on, hence it’s been played with more.

As you can see the upper level has lots more space. I really like the look of the balcony and it was the back drop for one of my favourite lego photographs of Lord Garmadon.

I also really like the lanterns which are well made and look great.

The two panels on either side rotate to reveal the masks. You can see the other side in this rear view.

The upper level has two trap doors which are activated by pulling the bars out to let them drop. As you can imagine this has been one of the main play features – although it does drop intruders into the weapons chamber.

Next we come to the main point of the temple. The resurrection of Lord Garmadon. The roof has a mechanical level that lowers the roof to reveal Lord Garmadon out of the flames.

Being able to use the roof to reveal Lord Garmadon has been a great part of this set. It’s well executed and works really well.

Conclusion

Overall, this is a great set. The build was fun and it has a great selection of mini figures. Play wise, it’s also been really good with the exception of the lower level which is a bit small. The upper level is much better. The traps and the transformation of Garmadon are great for play. On a separate note, I really like the back drop for use in photography and I’ve even got a few more ideas I’ll get to one day.

I’d definitely recommend this set and I can see Finn playing with it for a long time to come.

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The Build

This was one of my favourite builds in a while. There is a lot of detail and the only problem was the darkness of the instructions that occasionally made it hard to see. The dark blue almost appeared black and that made it more difficult than normal to follow the instructions. Fortunately not impossible and I still enjoyed making it.

As you can see it’s a tall structure measuring nearly 50 cm. It’s a great addition to my Ninjago collection. Let’s take a look at why.

Stairs

Starting at the bottom there are some awesome looking stairs leading up to the temple. I liked the jagged look it created with the finer details.

Entrance

Once up the stairs you’re confronted with very high and regal looking doors that swing open to reveal the inside of the temple. The scale of the doors is impressive and really captured the essence of the film.

Inside

Once inside the doors there is a trap door, the first of many traps. There is a lot of play value to this trap door and any unfortunate mini-figure who succumbs will find themselves back outside under the stairs.

Should you survive the trap door there is also a dynamite dropping trap and a dropping rock. It’s almost like the temple doesn’t want you there.

The dropping rock is wound up with the wheel and released by the lever.

Anyone unfortunate enough to be underneath it will be knocked over or trapped underneath.

The trap options are great for playing and really increase the value of the set. They’re easy to reset and so far haven’t stopped being played with. Finn has particularly enjoyed this part of the set.

Dungeons

The lower part of the temple is a full length dungeon, again with a lot of play options. There are four sections with bars and various entrances. One even has a secret escape route which is also a secret entrance if you’re trying to get in and avoid those traps.

There is even an unfortunate skeleton who didn’t find the escape route.

Overall, the dungeons are a good feature. Especially the escape route and it’s been fun playing with this part of the set.

The Rooms

On the bottom there are two rooms. The first room has a statue surrounded by snakes. He’s wearing armour and is armed with a spear. And there’s a box of dynamite in the corner.

On the other side is the library, complete with scrolls and space for the mini-figures to read.

Moving up a level there are another two rooms.

First is a weapon room complete with a katana on display. Not much space in the room but I liked the display and the skeletons head.

Moving over there is a storage room and access to the dynamite dropping trap. There are snakes and weapons and a fairly big vase. The best part of this room is the dynamite dropping trap though.

Above these there are two attic rooms with spider webs sticks and a lego spider. They’re pretty small so they’re more decorative than anything to play with.

The Ultimate Ultimate Weapon Chest

At the back of the temple is what they came to find. A chest with the ultimate ultimate weapon. Again it can be used as a trap if you pull it back but luckily the ninja’s have enough skill to get over and open the chest.

I felt this was a well made chest with plenty of space to put all sorts of things in. There was a lot of play value to this part of the set and most of the stories we came up had the chest as the end goal.

The Tower

Above the door is a sturdy and pretty big roof section. As you can see there are three levels with very ornate edges. There is plenty of space for min-figures to use and a lot of play opportunities.

The tower is pretty high and is well designed. I really like the style of the roof and the use of the scorpions to decorate the tower. There is also a fire in the middle as you can see below.

The roof of the temple has lots of space for mini-figures to climb on. This was great to play with and in days to come I’m looking forward to using it for some photography.

The Guardians

The front of the temple has two temple guardians. Each guardian has moveable legs which are great for posing them. The neck moves and the mouth opens so they’re also great to play with. They weren’t in the films but in our games they served as great attack dogs for the ninja to fight off.

They big too which made them feel like a great addition to the set.

Hanging Cage

Outside the temple there is a hanging cage which serves as a trap for any unfortunate figures who get caught. The cage is pretty sturdy and has two opening doors to give access. It’s attached to the temple so it hangs off the ground. As you can see, poor Jay got caught.

Mini-Figures

One of the best things about this set is the inclusion of the full complement of ninja mini-figures. That’s Kai, Cole, Lloyd, Zane, Jay and Nya. I particularly liked that they had their hair pieces instead of their usual masks. They’re a great addition to my collection.

There is also a Lord Garmadon mini-figure complete with his jungle attire. Garmadon is always a fun mini-figure but apart from the jungle cloth he is the same as the other Garmadon figures in recent sets. Not that it’s a problem, he’s just not the main attraction in this set. To be fair he does also have a different hat and in any case he’s a great character so it’s great to have him included.

Conclusion

Overall I’m very happy with this set. The temple itself if great value for money with tons of options for play. Finn has had a great time coming up with different stories using the available options and I don’t see that changing. The inclusion of the whole team of mini-figures is fantastic and a huge plus for this set. I’m very happy to have this in my collection.

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